Wellness Programs
Employees have access to a wide variety of wellness programs, including a Health Service System Wellness Center which provides classes and workshops to assist employees in maintaining good health.

Pension Plan
Eligible employees become part of the San Francisco Employees’ Pension Plan, a qualified defined benefit plan funded through employee and employer contributions and investment earnings. The SFERS Pension Plan provides for considerable benefits upon separation from the City, including service and disability retirement, refund or vesting allowance, and pre- and post-retirement death benefits to survivors. Members of the retirement plan also have an opportunity to acquire additional retirement savings intended to supplement pension benefits with voluntary contributions to a Deferred Compensation 457(b) Plan. See the SFERS site for additional information.

Deferred Compensation
Members of the retirement plan have an opportunity to acquire additional retirement savings intended to supplement pension benefits with voluntary contributions to a Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan. Eligible employees may voluntarily invest a portion of their pre-tax regular earnings in a diverse selection of 25 core investment funds. See the SFERS site for additional information.